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The South West Institute of Technology (SWIOT) Digital and Data Centre at Exeter College has been signed off as part of a wider plan to revolutionise digital, engineering and manufacturing technology education across the region. The new £11million building will be at the heart of the college and located on its Hele Road site in what is great news for the college, city and region.

The SWIOT has now officially been granted approval by the Department for Education, meaning government funding has been formally allocated to support projects across Devon, Cornwall and Somerset with the...

Do you want to do something more than just making money? Why not do something that not only makes you money but preserves food as well? Well, it is possible if you start your little seed bank. It might be challenging to reach the success and recognition level of big players like the theattitudeseedbank or Barney's Farm; there is nothing wrong with taking a step and trying something different. This article talks about how to start your seed bank at your home, and what are a few things you should keep in mind.

What Is a Personal Seed Bank?

If you are confusing it with seed...

Multi award-winning Cofton Holidays, based near Dawlish Warren, has been shortlisted in the 2019 UK Pool and Spa Awards, having achieved a 5-star rating earlier this year.

The family-run business has made it down to the last three in the Holiday Park Pool of the Year Award, part of the Public/Commercial Pool Awards category. Open to businesses across the UK, the awards celebrate the very best in the water leisure industry. The public vote is now open and Cofton is calling on fans to support it in its bid to beat pools from Butlins in Bognor Regis and Plas Coch Coastal and Country...

If you come down to Castle Drogo on Thursday 17 October you’re in for a big surprise- you’ll find children doing jobs and taking on roles that adults usually do.

Takeover Day is when museums, galleries, historic homes, archives and heritage sites across England are taken over by children and young people. Supported by Arts Council England funding, charity Kids in Museums launched Takeover Day in 2010 to help historic institutions give children meaningful roles in their organisations. Last year, over 160 heritage organisations and 5,500 young people took part.

The National...